Definition:
PANDAS is actually the abbreviation of the medical condition called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated that comes with Streptococcal Infections. This term is often used to describe a certain subset of children who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as tic syndrome that display the symptoms of scarlet fever and strep throat.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis for PANDAS include the marked presence of some obsessive-compulsive disorder as well as episodes of the symptoms associated with the said medical conditions
Treatment:
The treatments for most children with PANDAS would usually include some behavioral therapy as well as anti-obssesional medications.
Symptoms and Signs:
Most children usually display a very dramatic, "overnight" onset of the symptoms, which includes vocal and motor tics, compulsions and/or compulsions. In addition to the symptoms, children have the tendency to become unusually moody, irritable as well as show concerns such as being separated from parents.
Causes:
Up until today, the cause of PANDAS is still largely unknown.. But it has been believed that this medical condition is triggered by a certain autoimmune disorder. In each bacterial infection, the human body produces certain antibodies that fight against these invading bacteria. However, in this case, the antibodies would set off a reaction that damages tissues and interacts with the brain, hence the OCD.
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